ABLE Core Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence uses the correct form of 'lie' versus 'lay'?
- She lay the book on the table yesterday.
- She lied the book on the table yesterday.
- She laid the book on the table yesterday. (Correct answer)
- She lays the book on the table yesterday.
Correct answer: She laid the book on the table yesterday.
'Lay' is the transitive verb requiring a direct object; its past tense is 'laid,' making 'she laid the book' correct.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
- To provide supporting evidence for the thesis
- To introduce the main idea of the paragraph (Correct answer)
- To summarize the entire essay
- To transition between paragraphs
Correct answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
A topic sentence states the controlling idea of a paragraph, telling the reader what that paragraph will be about.
Question 3: Which word is an example of a conjunction?
- Quickly
- Although (Correct answer)
- Desk
- Brilliance
Correct answer: Although
'Although' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a dependent clause showing contrast.
Question 4: In the sentence 'The committee has reached its decision,' what is the subject?
- Has reached
- Decision
- Committee (Correct answer)
- Its
Correct answer: Committee
'Committee' is the subject because it is the noun performing the action of reaching a decision.
Question 5: Which reading strategy involves previewing headings and visuals before reading the full text?
- Annotating
- Summarizing
- Surveying (Correct answer)
- Inferring
Correct answer: Surveying
Surveying, or skimming, involves scanning titles, headings, and graphics before reading to build a mental framework.
Question 6: What does the prefix 'bene-' mean in words like 'beneficial' and 'benevolent'?
- Bad or harmful
- Below or under
- Good or well (Correct answer)
- Two or twice
Correct answer: Good or well
The Latin prefix 'bene-' means 'good' or 'well,' as seen in words meaning favorable or kindly disposed.
Question 7: Which type of context clue uses a synonym nearby to clarify an unfamiliar word?
- Contrast clue
- Definition clue
- Restatement clue (Correct answer)
- Example clue
Correct answer: Restatement clue
A restatement clue restates or paraphrases an unfamiliar word using a familiar synonym, often signaled by words like 'or' or 'that is.'
ABLE Core Knowledge 2
Which sentence uses the correct form of 'lie' versus 'lay'?